Seth Gupwell spent two years as an online journalist covering culture, lifestyle, and sports in New Zealand, and is now in his first year writing about the Sixers for Liberty Ballers.
Through thick and thin, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, NBA coaches have veterans they cannot live without. New York’s Tom Thibodeau recruited Taj Gibson to play for him for three different franchises (Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Knicks). Doc Rivers ensured, among a slew of favorites, Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis was in his Boston Celtic, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Clippers huddles.